US Bridges

SR-48 over Pig Eye Creek

Good

Miami County, Ohio · .009MI.N.OF Montgomery CO · Structure no. 5500850

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,676
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-48 over Pig Eye Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-48 over Pig Eye Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,676 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,266 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR-48
CrossesPig Eye Creek
Location.009MI.N.OF Montgomery CO
RouteState Highway 48
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92256, -84.31176
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,676 (2015)
Projected traffic9,266 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-48 over Pig Eye Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-48 over Pig Eye Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR-48 over Pig Eye Creek carry?

About 6,676 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR-48 over Pig Eye Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-48 over Pig Eye Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.